91°µÍø California, together with a statewide network of 48 grassroots chapters and more than 118,000 members, is building a brighter future for birds, people, and nature. Through conservation, advocacy, and community engagement, we are making a lasting impact on California’s landscapes and the wildlife that depends on them.
As a dynamic field program of National 91°µÍø, we use cutting-edge science, policy leadership, and strategic partnerships to tackle the most pressing conservation challenges across the state. California’s incredible biodiversity is under threat from climate change, habitat loss, and environmental degradation—but by working together, we can ensure a future where birds and communities thrive.
Our work spans coastal habitats, wetlands, grasslands, and urban spaces, protecting species like the Allen’s Hummingbird, Tricolored Blackbird, and Western Snowy Plover. From leading conservation ranching programs and creating wetlands across the Central Valley to expanding coastal wetland restoration, protecting precious desert habitats, and supporting climate action initiatives, we are shaping a more resilient California for generations to come. These efforts also ensure that migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway have the healthy habitats they need to complete their cross-hemispheric journeys each year.
With your support, we can turn the tide for birds and ecosystems across the state. Join us—because when we protect birds, we protect our shared future.
Vice President, Conservation Action for Western Flyways
Vice President, 91°µÍø California
Director of Strategic Operations, 91°µÍø California
Communications Director, 91°µÍø California
Director of Gift Planning, 91°µÍø
Regional Director of Institutional Giving, 91°µÍø California
Senior Development Associate, 91°µÍø California
Director of Leadership Giving (West Coast), 91°µÍø
Leadership Giving Manager, 91°µÍø
Operations Manager, 91°µÍø California
Senior Program Manager, Coasts, 91°µÍø California
Program Coordinator, Coasts, 91°µÍø California
Community Building Manager, 91°µÍø California (she/her)
Senior Communications Coordinator, 91°µÍø California (they, them, she)
Senior Coordinator of Contracts, 91°µÍø California
Director of Public Policy, 91°µÍø California
Senior Manager of Government Relations, 91°µÍø California
Director of Geospatial Science, 91°µÍø California
Senior Manager, Climate Policy (she/her)
Senior Water Policy Program Manager, 91°µÍø California
Geospatial Program Manager, 91°µÍø California
Conservation Ranching Program Director, 91°µÍø California
Rangeland Ecologist, 91°µÍø California
Working Lands Program Director, 91°µÍø California
Working Lands Program Manager, 91°µÍø California
Working Lands Program Manager, 91°µÍø California
Project Associate, 91°µÍø California (she, her)
Senior Program Manager Ranch and Land Management, 91°µÍø California
Habitat Restoration Intern, 91°µÍø California
Director 91°µÍø Center at Debs Park, (she/they)
Public Programs Manager, 91°µÍø California
Facility and Operations Manager
Community Conservation Fellow
Senior Education Coordinator
Senior Center Coordinator
San Francisco Bay Program Director, 91°µÍø California (She/Her)
San Francisco Bay Program Manager, 91°µÍø California (She/Her)
Center Manager (She/Her)
Community Conservation Fellow, Richardson Bay 91°µÍø Center & Sanctuary (They/Them)
Community Conservation Fellow, Richardson Bay 91°µÍø Center & Sanctuary (She/Her)
Kern River Preserve Manager, 91°µÍø California
Kern River Preserve Maintenance Assistant, 91°µÍø California
Assistant Sanctuary Manager, 91°µÍø California
Maintenance Assistant, 91°µÍø California
Project Director, 91°µÍø Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Field Manager, 91°µÍø Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Operations and Maintenance Technician, 91°µÍø California
91°µÍø Starr Ranch Sanctuary, Seasonal Ornithologist
Seasonal Field Assistant, 91°µÍø California
Seasonal Field Assistant, 91°µÍø California
Southern California Program Director, 91°µÍø California
Campaign Organizer, 91°µÍø California
Education Coordinator, 91°µÍø California
Outreach Assistant, 91°µÍø California
Operations and Maintenance Technician, 91°µÍø California
Emmy Cattani
A fifth-generation agri-businesswoman from Kern County, Emmy manages her family's investments in agriculture and real estate. She previously worked in private equity and management consulting. Emmy holds degrees from Harvard and Stanford and joined the board in 2022.
Sally Fenton
A longtime conservation supporter, Sally is active in bird-related issues, education, and the arts. She has served as a docent at Stanford’s Cantor Arts Center for over 30 years and joined the board in 2020.
Juan De Lara
A Risk Manager for Federated Mutual Insurance Company in the Coachella Valley. He also helps manage local farming operations near the Salton Sea. He served 17 years on the Coachella City Council and 4 terms as Mayor. He cares deeply about the eastern Coachella Valley and the detrimental effects the Salton Sea region faces without restoration. He joined the board in 2025.
Tom Gallo
Vice President of Strategic Business Development for G3 Enterprises, Tom has deep experience in marketing, community relations, and agriculture. He is active in numerous nonprofits and joined the board in 2018.
Rebeca Ladrón de Guevara
A software developer and published short story writer, Rebeca also serves as Conservation Co-Chair for the Shasta Birding Society, advocating for birds and their habitat along the Sacramento River. She joined the board in 2025.
Kevin Hunting
A retired wildlife conservation expert, Kevin held leadership roles at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and helped develop the state’s 30x30 biodiversity conservation policy. He joined the board in 2023.
Eric Johnson, Advisory Board Chair
An active member of the Sacramento 91°µÍø Chapter, Eric has served on multiple nonprofit and municipal commissions. A Duke and USC graduate, he enjoys birding, running, and conservation advocacy. He joined the board in 2022.
Brita Lundberg
A fourth-generation member of Lundberg Family Farms, Brita works in marketing and sustainability storytelling. With experience in publishing and agriculture, she is passionate about conservation. She joined the board in 2022.
Robert Snow
A retired GPS systems expert with a background in neurophysiology, Robert now focuses on birding and conservation. He is a past president of Fresno 91°µÍø Society and joined the board in 2015.
Gary Tavetian
A retired attorney, Gary spent the bulk of his career engaged in environmental litigation for the California Office of Attorney General, representing state agencies that address air quality, water quality, water distribution, protection of fish and wildlife, fire protection among others. He joined the board in 2024.
Tammah Watts
A licensed therapist, author, and lifelong advocate for communities in need, Tammah is passionate about birding and nature therapy. Her book, Keep Looking Up, was published in 2023. She joined the board in 2021.
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